Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural, technique which gives a unique quality of rest to both mind and body. It allows stress and tiredness to be released in a natural way, resulting in greater energy, clarity and enjoyment of life.

The knowledge of Transcendental Meditation has been kept lively and pure in the Vedic tradition of India, the world's oldest tradition of knowledge.

Veda means truth, or knowledge, and this tradition provides knowledge about many areas of life. For example Yoga comes from the Vedic tradition, as does Ayurveda, the world's most ancient system of natural health care, and Sthapatya Veda, the knowledge of building in tune with Natural Law.

Almost 50 years ago Maharishi Mahesh Yogi made this knowledge available throughout the world. He offered it in a form suitable for the modern world, while maintaining while the traditional values that make this technique so effective.

Transcendental Meditation allows mental activity to settle down in a natural way while alertness is maintained and indeed enhanced. Following Transcendental Meditation, individuals report feeling refreshed physically and mentally. The mind is calmer and more alert, thinking is clearer, and energy levels are increased. Benefits are cumulative with regular practice. More can be accomplished with less effort. Those with busy schedules note that Transcendental Meditation brings increased efficiency in activity; time is used more effectively. When mental and physical well-being are enhanced, personal relationships also improve, a commonly reported and valued benefit of Transcendental Meditation.  

Transcendental Meditation is a technique. It does not involve or require any faith or belief. It simply utilises the natural tendency of the mind to settle down and experience the least excited state of consciousness, a state of restful alertness. This experience has been researched and shown to have its own characteristic style of functioning. It is a fourth major state of consciousness different to the states of waking, sleeping and dreaming.